The final common channel: measurement of nerve excitability in epilepsy. [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Susan Tomlinson (Principal investigator) ,  Prof David Burke ,  Prof Matthew Kiernan

Brief description Epilepsy may be due to either one single genetic mutation or a combination of several gene-environment interactions, affecting how ion channels function. It is not possible to directly interrogate channels in the living human brain but, because similar channels are found in peripheral nerve, much may be learned about aberrant channel function from peripheral nerve. This project aims to measure peripheral nerve excitability in epilepsy patients, using it as a marker of the final common pathway of channel dysfunction.

Funding Amount $AUD 301,376.97

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant